Insecticides

Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Toxicology Modes of Killing The Causal Chain Leading to Death Background Chemistry Electronic Interpretations Background Neurobiology References Chapter 2 Physical Toxicants Indifferent Narcotics The Cutoff Point The ρ-σ-π Analysis References Chapter 3 Organophosphates: Chemistry and Inhibitory Activity Nomenclature Nonenzymic Reactions Reaction with Cholinesterase References Chapter 4 Organophosphates: Action, Therapy, and Metabolism Mode of Action Therapy Metabolism ReferencesChapter 5 Carbamates Toxicity Mode of Action Mechanism of Cholinesterase Inhibition Metabolism Synergism References Chapter 6 DDT and Related Compounds Structure and Chemistry DDT Analogs Toxicity Mechanism of Action Metabolism of DDT References Chapter 7 Cyclodienes Toxicity Mode of Action Metabolism References Chapter 8 Nicotinoids Toxicity Mechanism of Action Metabolism References Chapter 9 Rotenoids Mode of Action Metabolism References Chapter 10 Pyrethroids Mode of Action Metabolism References Chapter 11 Fluorine Compounds Fluoro-organics Sodium Fluoride ReferencesChapter 12 Lindane and Other Hexachlorocyclohexanes Toxicity Mode of Action Metabolism References Chapter 13 Various Compounds Arsenicals Silica Aerogels Ryanodine DNOC and Dinex References Chapter 14 Synergism, Antagonism, and Other Interactions Inductive Effects Noninductive Effects References Chapter 15 Resistance DDT Resistance Cyclodiene Resistance Lindane Resistance Organophosphate Resistance Carbamate Resistance Conclusion References Chapter 16 Selectivity; Penetration General Principles Contact of Toxicant and Organism Penetration into the Organism Metabolism Penetration to the Target Disposal (Storage and Excretion) Attack upon the Target Consequences of a Successful Attack upon the Target References Chapter 17 Insecticides and Environmental Health Problems of Human Health Effects upon Wildlife References Author Index Subject Index